Our “declining” sport

February 26, 2008
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Once again, the people who tell that our sport/hobby is on the decline are pretty much a bunch of liars.

From NSSF: BACKGROUND CHECKS UP 5.3 PERCENT IN JANUARY

Data released by the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) shows 942,556 checks were reported in January, a 5.3 percent increase from the 894,608 reported in January 2007.

The increase in background checks coincides with an up-tick in excise taxes reported by firearms and ammunition manufacturer

No real way to soft shoe this one; based on the actual statistics from reputable government agencies, firearms sales are on the rise.  The numbers from the FBI only serve to back up the information provided by CSF about the amount of money spent on the shooting/outdoor sports.

Also, those background check numbers don’t include the number of muzzleloaders, ammo, black powder, spare magazines, and all the other various accoutrement that go with new firearms purchases.

Like I’ve said before, the next time some one tries to pull out that “well, the shooting sports are in decline” paper, don’t hesitate to hit ‘em back with actual facts.

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0 Responses to Our “declining” sport

  1. Zendo Deb on February 26, 2008 at 15:10

    Do you have a link for that first piece of data?

  2. Caleb on February 26, 2008 at 15:37

    It came in my weekly “bullet points” email that I get from NSSF.

    Right here.

  3. Murdoc on February 26, 2008 at 17:05

    And just think…that number doesn’t take into account untold numbers of “gunshow loophole” sales that go on around the clock…

  4. jimbob86 on February 26, 2008 at 23:45

    You don’t ‘spose folks are stocking up before all manner of ballistic goodness is registered/restricted/banned?

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